Genocide. Climate collapse. Culture Wars. Physical War. The global picture in these Roaring Twenties can leave little to inspire and uplift, and rhetoric is rife aiming to stoke fires of hate and distrust. But poetry – like many art forms, but perhaps more so than any other – is universal, and has real power to unite.
Raising voices from around the globe as one, from across continents and myriad walks of life, Interwoven is a celebration of that which unites us – the people, places and forces which have in our power to use for good. We want these pages to be a celebration of the rich tapestry of humanity – a lyrical teasing-out of threads that unite us; poems to pick up in anger, in distrust, in confusion – and which will show you the good all around you.
Competition opened on Tuesday 10th June 2025
Closes on Sunday 13th July 2025
Open to: anyone, anywhere, any age. We’re particularly keen to hear from those who do not feel the aspect of community/ies they’re writing about to be represented in traditional or mainstream media.
1st prize: £200
2nd prize: £100
Special mentions at the judges’ discretion.
All of the poems on the shortlist will be published in a volume, everyone included will receive a copy of the book, and will be invited to take place in an online launch event.
Entry at: https://renardpress.com/interwoven-anthology-poetry-competition/